Christmas Group Build?

[dr_gn]

Few more details completed:

I noticed that the rudder light fairing wasn't moulded, so punched out a small disc of plasicard, stuck it to the rear edge of the rudder, then built-up a fairing using diluted PVA. Might not be 100% corect, but at least it's there now:







After paint:



Also made a less clunky IFF rod antenna out or brass tube:



While looking at a refenrence book, I noticed that the outer u/c doors had actuating rods, so I removed the original lumps and used some scrap p/e and stretched sprue to make more realistic ones:





Added some brake pipes to the u/c legs:



Apart from some wheel well pipework and the whip aerial, I think that completes the smaller details, ready for fitting after decals are complete:

[jeremyc]

Floor, interior and knobs in.

[Spottedlaurel]

Good to see more progress on here.

I'll get some photos up tomorrow, but I did well with my Hiace build today and I should be good for completing it by next weekend.

[Prolex-UK]

jeremyc said:

Floor, interior and knobs in.

This the 1/24 Revell kit?

I have one to do. Want to do a bomb disposal one.

Looks good sir

[jeremyc]

Prolex-UK said:

This the 1/24 Revell kit?

[jeremyc]

Door interiors in.



And who can't resist a cheeky test fit of the body?

[alleggeria]

that looks much smarter than my attempt!

[robemcdonald]

Looking good.

I really like the patina on the leather.

[Eric Mc]

I Lotus Seven - well used.

Looks really good.

[Spottedlaurel]

I really enjoyed doing the 7 when I was 14-15. Hand-painted the bodywork with green Hunbrol enamel, it came out OK and sits in a box awaiting light restoration and reassembly someday. Got another one a while back so I can build a second version with a few mod's.

Hiace progress:



Aoshima accessory wheel set, detailing in progress.



Most parts are off the sprues and painted or at least in progress.





Certainly looks like a Hiace.

[100SRV]

jeremyc said:

Door interiors in.



And who can't resist a cheeky test fit of the body?

Tidy Land-Rover!
Interesting it's the 2.6 litre straight six engine in that.
Is the "safari roof" a separate panel?

[jeremyc]

100SRV said:

Is the "safari roof" a separate panel?

Yes, just like the real thing.

I'm impressed with the detail of the kit; it's even got the roof vents moulded on the inside.

Sadly much of the detail will be invisible when built, but at least I know it's there.

[dr_gn]

A kindly forum member sent me some spare code decals (from Canada). Still nothing from Airfix (in Kent). So made some progress. The stbd. RAT lettering is now better aligned with the port side. Always a tricky job for me, but there’s nothing too badly off side-to-side:



So with the rest of the stencils on, and another coat of Klear, it’ll be ready for its panel line wash once it’s hardened overnight;

[gruffgriff]

Every cold snap I tell myself to knock up a winter bench in the warm house to keep model momentum up...haven't though and am both joyed and jealous of all your progresseseseses! Loving the updates!


I'll have one soon, promise. May your paint flow and masking not lift

[jeremyc]

Dashboard and pedals completed, as well as further engine bay details.





Number plates done, and my first decals.

[Prolex-UK]

jeremyc said:

Dashboard and pedals completed, as well as further engine bay details.





Number plates done, and my first decals.

Get those plug leads on....

Bonus points if in the right firing order

[jeremyc]

Prolex-UK said:

Get those plug leads on....

Bonus points if in the right firing order

Thankfully there aren't any in the box.

I have realised that all of the engine detail will likely be hidden all the time; I should have planned ahead and built it with the bonnet closed.

[Prolex-UK]

jeremyc said:

Prolex-UK said:

Get those plug leads on....

Bonus points if in the right firing order

Thankfully there aren't any in the box.

I have realised that all of the engine detail will likely be hidden all the time; I should have planned ahead and built it with the bonnet closed.

I use thin black wire for mine... Really small drill in distributor cap and top of spark plugs...

Sad git that I am

[dr_gn]

First stage of panel line wash done tonight:

[Fast and Spurious]

That's going to look lovely when finished